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2.24.2001 11:36 AM University of California president Richard Atkinson decided this week to jetison the SAT for admission purposes. He said SAT results "can have devastating impact on the self-esteem and aspirations of young students," and that the test is "perceived as unfair." Instead, he wants a more "holistic" approach to finding UC freshmen. Thomas Sowell sees this as "quotas through the back door." He writes, "In short, inconvenient academic criteria were being gotten rid of, so that group quotas could continue in new disguises. That is precisely what getting rid of standardized academic tests is all about." With all its flaws, the SAT does inject some objective criteria into the admissions process. Without standardized tests admissions would be completely at the subjective discression of Leftist university administrations continuing their fight for "social justice" through racial discrimination. "Back Door Quotas" [via Reductio] Sean Hackbarth | 2.23.2001 11:45 PM Reagan, In His Own Hand is such an important book because it documents the real intellect of our 40th President. Let me quote Jay Nordlinger to back me up:
"Reagan in Full" Sean Hackbarth | 2.22.2001 9:48 PM Jack Kemp wants President Bush's tax cut to be double the $1.6 trillion he has proposed. Kemp thinks surplus projections are underestimated and that Congress will be awash with money even after it pays off the national debt. "We Can Afford a Much Bigger Tax Cut" Sean Hackbarth | 2.21.2001 3:07 PM I love this time of year. Sports Illustrated has their lovely ladies up on the web to warm up my cold Wisconsin winter. Do take a look at my favorite, Amy Wesson. CNN/Sports Illustrated's 2001 Swimsuit Edition Sean Hackbarth | 2.20.2001 4:07 AM The Gipper is beloved by the public. People like to look back on a leader who made them feel good about being Americans. They also remember that Reagan led the country out of economic hardship while also winning the Cold War. "Reagan Tops the List of 'Greatest U.S. President,' Poll Says" Sean Hackbarth | |
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